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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 Lt. Col. Nicholas Lozar passes the U.S. Marine Corps flag to Lt. Col. Aaron Norwood on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, June 8, 2021. The passing of colors is performed at change of command ceremonies to symbolize the passing of command from one officer to the other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Kealy) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicholas Lozar passes the U.S. Marine Corps flag to Lt. Col. Aaron Norwood on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, June 8, 2021.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriela Rodriguez, Left, and Cpl. Victor RuizVazquez, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, survey the area during the Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 7, 2021. A FOD walk is conducted routinely to make sure runways are clear from debris that may damage aircraft using it. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl Matthew Romonoyske-Bean) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriela Rodriguez, Left, and Cpl. Victor RuizVazquez, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, survey the area during the Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 7, 2021.

U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 push an AV-8B Harrier jet into a static display area on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, June 7, 2021. The new display is located next to the main gate to help preserve Marine Corps aviation history and tradition.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Kealy) - U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 push an AV-8B Harrier jet into a static display area on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, June 7, 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. 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 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.

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.