U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, participate in tug-of-war challenge during the annual Super Squadron competition at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 26, 2024. This controlled environment of games and group activities gave Marines and Sailors an opportunity to engage in a friendly competition, to promote unit cohesion and increase morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas) - U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, participate in tug-of-war challenge during the annual Super Squadron competition at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 26, 2024. This controlled environment of games and group activities gave Marines and Sailors an opportunity to engage in a friendly competition, to promote unit cohesion and increase morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, extinguishes simulated aircraft fire at the installation, Dec. 15, 2023. ARFF performs routine training that equips Marines with the necessary skills and knowledge to efficiently respond to emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher) - U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, extinguishes simulated aircraft fire at the installation, Dec. 15, 2023. ARFF performs routine training that equips Marines with the necessary skills and knowledge to efficiently respond to emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher)

U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma conduct a ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2021. The annual ceremony signified the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Monty) - U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma conduct a ceremony celebrating the Marine Corps’ 246th birthday at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2021.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Galvez, sergeant major, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), speaks to Marines after a unit run at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2021. The run was in celebration of the 246th Marine Corps birthday and was intended to strengthen esprit de corps and camaraderie amongst Marines and Sailors of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Monty) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Galvez, sergeant major, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), speaks to Marines after a unit run at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2021. The run was in celebration of the 246th Marine Corps birthday and was intended to strengthen esprit de corps and camaraderie amongst Marines and Sailors of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Monty)

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Commanding Officer, Col. Charles E. Dudik, congratulates workers during the official opening of the Afterburner restaurant aboard MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 10, 2021. The Afterburner is open Monday through Friday 0700 - 1300 serving Marines and civilians a variety of burritos, sandwiches and bowls. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Commanding Officer, Col. Charles E. Dudik, congratulates workers during the official opening of the Afterburner restaurant aboard MCAS Yuma, Ariz., June 10, 2021.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. James McFaline is read his promotion warrant during a ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, June 4, 2021. The ceremony was held to recognize and honor McFaline for his hard work and dedication to the Marine Corp, as well as celebrate his promotion from Gunnery Sergeant to Master Sergeant. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean) - U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. James McFaline is read his promotion warrant during a ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, June 4, 2021.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Galvez, the SgtMaj. for Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, poses after completing a squadron MURPH challenge on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., May 26, 2021. The MURPH is a workout challenge consisting of a 1 mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, followed by another 1 mile run. The workout was a favorite of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Navy Seal who lost his life in Afghanistan.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joseph Exner) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Galvez, the SgtMaj. for Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, poses after completing a squadron MURPH challenge on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., May 26, 2021.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Olgierd J. Weiss III completes his final flight during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. May 21, 2021. The ceremony honored Lt. Col. Weiss and the sacrifice he made while serving in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Kealy) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Olgierd J. Weiss III completes his final flight during a retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. May 21, 2021.

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron graduate Martial Arts Instructor Course 166-21 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. May 27, 2021. The course allows the newly trained Marines to teach and award the next belt level to deserving Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Romonoysky-Bean) - Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron graduate Martial Arts Instructor Course 166-21 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. May 27, 2021.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 returns from deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, May 18, 2021. The 15th MEU returned from a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of operation, serving as a crisis-response force for combatant commanders in the Africa, Central and Indo-Pacific commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean) - A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 returns from deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, May 18, 2021.