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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. Marine Corps Cpl. Mitchell McCartney, a crew member assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, sits at the rear of the CH-53E Super Stallion as it taxis off the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2017. HMH-465 arrived to MCAS Yuma, Nov. 29, 2017 to conduct training in support of Exercise Winter Fury. Exercise Winter Fury allows Marines to exercise the skills needed as the combat element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force during a combat deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mitchell McCartney, a crew member assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, sits at the rear of the CH-53E Super Stallion as it taxis off the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2017. HMH-465 arrived to MCAS Yuma, Nov. 29, 2017 to conduct training in support of Exercise Winter Fury. Exercise Winter Fury allows Marines to exercise the skills needed as the combat element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force during a combat deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez)

A Team Leader with the Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force stationed at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan checks over his team prior to reaching their high altitude release point in Parker, Ariz., from July 12 to Aug 1, 2017. The Marines conducted high altitude high opening (HAHO) sustainment training, while implementing the Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS). The Marine shown in the photo is the team leader and is tracking his team and the drop zone position. - A Team Leader with the Force Reconnaissance Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force stationed at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan checks over his team prior to reaching their high altitude release point in Parker, Ariz., from July 12 to Aug 1, 2017. The Marines conducted high altitude high opening (HAHO) sustainment training, while implementing the Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS). The Marine shown in the photo is the team leader and is tracking his team and the drop zone position.

A UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., flies overhead during a week-long deployment-for-training exercise conducted at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2014. - A UH-1Y Venom helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., flies overhead during a week-long deployment-for-training exercise conducted at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2014.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 prepare for a perimeter sweep foot patrol during the security force exercise in support of pre-deployment training Dec. 7-10, 2014, at the Auxiliary Landing Field II on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The exercise provided Marines a hands-on experience for installation night and day security operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reba James/ Released) - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 prepare for a perimeter sweep foot patrol during the security force exercise in support of pre-deployment training Dec. 7-10, 2014, at the Auxiliary Landing Field II on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The exercise provided Marines a hands-on experience for installation night and day security operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reba James/ Released)

After seven long and strenuous weeks, the Marines patiently wait to receive their certificates upon graduating Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-14 at the Sonoran Pueblo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 27. - After seven long and strenuous weeks, the Marines patiently wait to receive their certificates upon graduating Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-14 at the Sonoran Pueblo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 27.

Navy Seaman Curt Hansen, a search and rescue medical technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a native of Burlington, Ky., goes over proper harnessing procedures before being lifted up into the air by a SAR UH-1N Huey helicopter during a routine training exercise conducted at Ledge on the River, just northeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.,Thursday. - Navy Seaman Curt Hansen, a search and rescue medical technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a native of Burlington, Ky., goes over proper harnessing procedures before being lifted up into the air by a SAR UH-1N Huey helicopter during a routine training exercise conducted at Ledge on the River, just northeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.,Thursday.