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U.S. Marine Corps Motor Vehicle Operators assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Squadron (VMU) 1 gather issued gear together for placement in the 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVRs) and Humvee vehicles at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 18, 2019. The gear included basic vehicle repair items, tools, and first-aid items for the operators to use in case of emergency or mishap. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - U.S. Marine Corps Motor Vehicle Operators assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Squadron (VMU) 1 gather issued gear together for placement in the 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVRs) and Humvee vehicles at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 18, 2019. The gear included basic vehicle repair items, tools, and first-aid items for the operators to use in case of emergency or mishap. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Hall, a combat photographer assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, takes a picture in the promotion photo studio at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 17, 2019. As a combat photographer, Hall supports Marines aboard MCAS Yuma by taking promotion, re-enlistment, and command photos when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Hall, a combat photographer assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, takes a picture in the promotion photo studio at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 17, 2019. As a combat photographer, Hall supports Marines aboard MCAS Yuma by taking promotion, re-enlistment, and command photos when needed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma's Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron receive their monthly motorcycle safety brief at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. The Marine Corps is striving to improve the motorcycle mishap rate by ensuring all Marines have the appropriate motorcycle training.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma's Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron receive their monthly motorcycle safety brief at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. The Marine Corps is striving to improve the motorcycle mishap rate by ensuring all Marines have the appropriate motorcycle training.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt.Col. James C. Paxton and Sgt.Maj. Fabian Casillas the commanding officer and sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma's Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) welcome the new Marines and Sailors assigned to H&HS during a Welcome Aboard brief at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 12, 2019. The H&HS "Guardians" are responsible for all day-to-day operations on the air station, with approximately 800 Marines and Sailors are assigned to the Squadron, as well as around 1,200 civilians who work on the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt.Col. James C. Paxton and Sgt.Maj. Fabian Casillas the commanding officer and sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma's Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) welcome the new Marines and Sailors assigned to H&HS during a Welcome Aboard brief at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 12, 2019. The H&HS "Guardians" are responsible for all day-to-day operations on the air station, with approximately 800 Marines and Sailors are assigned to the Squadron, as well as around 1,200 civilians who work on the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Hernandez, a flight dispatcher with Base Operations Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma’s Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) poses for a photograph at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 12, 2019. As a flight dispatcher, Hernandez is responsible for the preparation of operation plans and orders and compiling data for and preparing operations and aviation safety reports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jonathan Hernandez, a flight dispatcher with Base Operations Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma’s Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) poses for a photograph at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 12, 2019. As a flight dispatcher, Hernandez is responsible for the preparation of operation plans and orders and compiling data for and preparing operations and aviation safety reports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Huckleberry and U.S. Navy sailor HM2 David Manley, with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, conduct weapons training in order to qualify for the Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist device on MCAS Yuma, June 11, 2019. In order to be awarded the device a sailor must complete the Fleet Marine Force Qualification Training in order to familiarize themselves with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Huckleberry and U.S. Navy sailor HM2 David Manley, with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, conduct weapons training in order to qualify for the Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist device on MCAS Yuma, June 11, 2019. In order to be awarded the device a sailor must complete the Fleet Marine Force Qualification Training in order to familiarize themselves with the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during SgtMaj. Brian D. Olea’s Relief and Appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment Ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano) - U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band perform during SgtMaj. Brian D. Olea’s Relief and Appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Ariz., June 6, 2019. The Relief and Appointment Ceremony is an honored product of the rich heritage of Naval tradition. The heart of the ceremony is the passing of the NCO Sword by the Activity Commander from the outgoing Sergeant Major to the new Sergeant Major which signifies the transfer of responsibility, accountability, and authority, from one individual to another. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joel Soriano)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., June 4, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847 and is worn on the trousers of the NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marine Corps 1stSgt. Melisa Y. Cancienne, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 1stSgt., is pinned during her frocking ceremony at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 3, 2019. Traditionally, a 1stSgt. serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of a company, but in H&HS's case the 1stSgt Cancienne will be the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johanny Obregon, the Operations (S-3) Chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, conducts her daily routine duties at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., May 31 2019. In the Marine Corps, S-3 Marines are responsible for the day-to-day training operations that take place on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Hall) - A S-60 57mm Anti-Aircraft Gun sits on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Ariz., May 31 2019. The weapon was captured by 2nd Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion and gifted to MCAS Yuma in recognition of the Harrier Pilots who braved Iraqi anti-aircraft fire throughout Operation Desert Storn and the liberation of Kuwait. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. John Hall)