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U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) compete in a squadron competition at Lake Martinez, Ariz., May 28, 2021. The competition consisted of a triathlon style challenge as a way of improving morale and comradery through competition between the different sections of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Monty) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) compete in a squadron competition at Lake Martinez, Ariz., May 28, 2021.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Jacobson, an administration specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), re-enlists during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma on May 14, 2021. This is Cpl Jacobson's first reenlistment into the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Gabrielle Sanders) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Jacobson, an administration specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), re-enlists during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma on May 14, 2021.

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules crewmember, with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, oversees the lateral flight movements and combat maneuver training on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Jan. 21, 2021. VMGR-152 mission is to provide support by aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl John Hall) - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules crewmember, with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, oversees the lateral flight movements and combat maneuver training on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Jan. 21, 2021.

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. Marine Corps Lance Cpl Edgar Barragan, a heavy equipment operator, with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371, clears dirt for a fuel containment berm to condut fueling operations at Cannon Air Defense Complex, at Yuma, Ariz., October 19, 2020. Fuel containment berms hold oil, fuel, and other hazardous materials in order to prevent the pollution of soil and water. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl Edgar Barragan, a heavy equipment operator, with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371, clears dirt for a fuel containment berm to condut fueling operations at Cannon Air Defense Complex, at Yuma, Ariz., October 19, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Henry Hortenstine, an operations officer, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Col. David A. Suggs, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma at the base operations building, June 4, 2020. During Sentinel Edge 2019, Hortenstine led the largest exercise in Marine Corps history, moving troops and equipment in an effort to build new roads and integrate Marine Forces Reserve with active-duty Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Gabrielle Sanders) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Henry Hortenstine, an operations officer, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Col. David A. Suggs, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma at the base operations building, June 4, 2020.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Craig Sisson with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, receives a Purple Heart from Col. David A. Suggs, commanding officer, MCAS Yuma, at the MCAS Yuma Headquarters building, June 1, 2020. Maj. Sisson received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on May 13, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Craig Sisson with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, receives a Purple Heart from Col. David A. Suggs, commanding officer, MCAS Yuma, at the MCAS Yuma Headquarters building, June 1, 2020.

Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) participate in a squadron run on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2019. During the run, Marines and Sailors donated gifts to the Toys For Tots foundation (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andres Hernandez) - Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) participate in a squadron run on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2019.

United States Marine Corps (Ret.) MGySgt. Carlton Edward “Chuck” LeDrew, a native of Quebec City, Montreal, Canada, reminisces about his time in Vietnam at his home in Yuma, Ariz. LeDrew was one of 30,000 service members from Canada who came down and fought in the war for the American armed forces. - United States Marine Corps (Ret.) MGySgt. Carlton Edward “Chuck” LeDrew, a native of Quebec City, Montreal, Canada, reminisces about his time in Vietnam at his home in Yuma, Ariz. LeDrew was one of 30,000 service members from Canada who came down and fought in the war for the American armed forces.