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U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, participate in the 243rd Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at the Parade Deck on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 8, 2018. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 243rd Marine Corps birthday, showcasing historical uniforms to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, participate in the 243rd Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at the Parade Deck on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 8, 2018. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 243rd Marine Corps birthday, showcasing historical uniforms to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano)

A competitor within the bike route participates in the first annual Telegraph Pass Challenge in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2018. The challenge, coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), offered participants the opportunity to compete for first, second, or third place in either a 5 mile run, 5 mile bike route, or both. The course included a "Blue Mile" which is typically the most difficult portion of the racing event being a silent mile. The "Blue Mile" honors and remembers all fallen heroes of the Military, Police, and Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano) - A competitor within the bike route participates in the first annual Telegraph Pass Challenge in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 3, 2018. The challenge, coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), offered participants the opportunity to compete for first, second, or third place in either a 5 mile run, 5 mile bike route, or both. The course included a "Blue Mile" which is typically the most difficult portion of the racing event being a silent mile. The "Blue Mile" honors and remembers all fallen heroes of the Military, Police, and Fire Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano)

Marines, Sailors, and civilians aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma participate in High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) on the Lawn, at the parade deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2018. HITT on the Lawn is a physical training event that is open to anyone with base access and provides them with a physical training opportunity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez) - Marines, Sailors, and civilians aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma participate in High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) on the Lawn, at the parade deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2018. HITT on the Lawn is a physical training event that is open to anyone with base access and provides them with a physical training opportunity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, conduct their annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRN) Training at the MCAS Yuma Gas Chamber July 26, 2018. The gas chamber is a controlled environment in which a non-lethal gas is released. This trains Marines to have confidence in their gear and become familiar with the effects of gas. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores) - U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, conduct their annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRN) Training at the MCAS Yuma Gas Chamber July 26, 2018. The gas chamber is a controlled environment in which a non-lethal gas is released. This trains Marines to have confidence in their gear and become familiar with the effects of gas. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)

Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 Marines participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Air Show at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 29, 2018. VMA-214 conducted a flyby and hover demonstration with the AV-8B Harrier during the air show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores) - Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 Marines participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Air Show at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 29, 2018. VMA-214 conducted a flyby and hover demonstration with the AV-8B Harrier during the air show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 conduct their daily inspections after the arrival of their AV-8B Harriers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 27, 2018. VMA-214 will participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Air Show with a flyby, hover demonstration, and a static display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores) - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 conduct their daily inspections after the arrival of their AV-8B Harriers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 27, 2018. VMA-214 will participate in the 2018 Arctic Thunder Air Show with a flyby, hover demonstration, and a static display. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, pose for a group photo with U.S. Airmen attached to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during an exercise on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 26, 2018. The exercise tested, for the first time, the interoperability of loading weapon systems between the services F-35's. The U.S. Air Force operates with the F-35A Lightning II, while the U.S. Marine Corps operates with the F-35B Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz) - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, pose for a group photo with U.S. Airmen attached to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during an exercise on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 26, 2018. The exercise tested, for the first time, the interoperability of loading weapon systems between the services F-35's. The U.S. Air Force operates with the F-35A Lightning II, while the U.S. Marine Corps operates with the F-35B Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard participates in a retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 22, 2018. The mounted color guard is the only equestrian color guard in the Marine Corps, and is stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz) - The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard participates in a retirement ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 22, 2018. The mounted color guard is the only equestrian color guard in the Marine Corps, and is stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, participate in the Change of Command Ceremony where Lt. Col. James S. Tanis, commanding officer for H&HS relinquished command to Lt. Col. James C. Paxton on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 15, 2018. The Change of Command Ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, participate in the Change of Command Ceremony where Lt. Col. James S. Tanis, commanding officer for H&HS relinquished command to Lt. Col. James C. Paxton on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 15, 2018. The Change of Command Ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesse Clay, Sgt. Jenna Cauble, and Sgt. Alberto Deloreyes, instructors with Corporals Course class 6-18, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., pose for a group photo after conducting an obstacle course on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 15, 2018. Marines, Sailors and Airmen attended the two week course focused on Marine Corps leadership, standards, professional development and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesse Clay, Sgt. Jenna Cauble, and Sgt. Alberto Deloreyes, instructors with Corporals Course class 6-18, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., pose for a group photo after conducting an obstacle course on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 15, 2018. Marines, Sailors and Airmen attended the two week course focused on Marine Corps leadership, standards, professional development and physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)