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U.S. Marines Corps Corporal Dillon Harris, a radar technician, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), swims laps while competing in the monthly squadron competition on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2020. The competition consisted of a triathlon style challenge as a way of improving morale and comradery while raising esprit de corps through competition between the different sections of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines Corps Corporal Dillon Harris, a radar technician, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), swims laps while competing in the monthly squadron competition on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2020.

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2020. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 245th Marine Corps birthday, signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2020.

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 1 set up and launch a RQ-21 "Blackjack" unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Canon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. The RQ-21 is designed to support Marine Corps mission readiness by providing forward reconnaissance without having to put Marine Corps personnel at risk.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 1 set up and launch a RQ-21 "Blackjack" unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Canon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020.

Cpl. Alexander McMurry, Cpl Augustus Smith, and Cpl Jonathan Ceja, avaition supply specialists, with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) run two miles for the Marine Corps Birthday run aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Nov. 4 2020. Marines with MALS-13 run a total of 245 miles in honor of the 245th Marine Corps Birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - Cpl. Alexander McMurry, Cpl Augustus Smith, and Cpl Jonathan Ceja, avaition supply specialists, with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) run two miles for the Marine Corps Birthday run aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Nov. 4 2020.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Gareth Montgomery, the Installation & Logistics (I&L) Director, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, views the ongoing construction of the border wall on the Barry M. Goldwater Range aboard MCAS Yuma, Oct 30, 2020. I&L is responsible for all military construction on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Gareth Montgomery, the Installation & Logistics (I&L) Director, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, views the ongoing construction of the border wall on the Barry M. Goldwater Range aboard MCAS Yuma, Oct 30, 2020.

Service members and their families decorated their vehicle trunks in the spirit of Halloween during the annual Red Ribbon “Trunk or Treat” drive thru event held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., October 29, 2020. The event was hosted and sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services to promote a drug-free Marine Corps and raise awareness for sexual assault prevention. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - Service members and their families decorated their vehicle trunks in the spirit of Halloween during the annual Red Ribbon “Trunk or Treat” drive thru event held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., October 29, 2020.

U.S. Marines with the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma conduct annual training on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2020. ARFF Marines set up a mobile aircraft fire training device to set up multiple aircraft fire scenarios to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Monty) - U.S. Marines with the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma conduct annual training on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kyle Bazner with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) gives a class during "Operation Backbone" in Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2020. Operation Backbone helps to strengthen the warrior spirit in non-commissioned officers and promote cohesion between the different sections of H&HS. The exercise consisted of multiple live fire events on the range along with several classes from various section representatives of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kyle Bazner with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) gives a class during "Operation Backbone" in Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the Deputy Commandant for Aviation, presents an award to a Marine with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1, on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2020. The visit was conducted in order to meet with the leaders of VMX-1 as well as see the day to day operations of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the Deputy Commandant for Aviation, presents an award to a Marine with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1, on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2020.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) lands at Assault Landing Zone (ALZ) Hawkeye aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma training ground, October 23, 2020. This was the first landing of an aircraft on an unimproved assault strip aboard MCAS Yuma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) lands at Assault Landing Zone (ALZ) Hawkeye aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma training ground, October 23, 2020.