U.S. Marines attached to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) return home and are welcomed by friends and family on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Nov 24, 2019. The 11th MEU is a foward-deployed, sea-based Marine air-ground task force, with the inclusion of multiple tenant squadrons aboard MCAS Yuma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marines attached to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) return home and are welcomed by friends and family on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Nov 24, 2019.

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma conduct low light hand line drills during live burn training on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2019. Hand line drills focus on techniques to push fuel fires away from aircraft, ARFF Marines train monthly to enhance their readiness when responding to emergencies on the flight line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma conduct low light hand line drills during live burn training on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2019.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, marine aviation maintenance, conduct routine maintenance and inspections on gear and equipment on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 20, 2019. MALS-13 is a tenant squadron aboard MCAS Yuma who's mission is to provide aviation support, guidance, and direction to the Marine Aircraft Group Squadrons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, marine aviation maintenance, conduct routine maintenance and inspections on gear and equipment on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 20, 2019.

U.S. Marines with Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 conduct aerial training in a UH-1Y over the Sonoran Desert, Az., on Nov. 15, 2019. VMX-1 is an operational test squadron that tests multiple aircraft to allow the continuation of improving the safety, reliability, and lethality of the aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 conduct aerial training in a UH-1Y over the Sonoran Desert, Az., on Nov. 15, 2019.

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Sqaudron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma participate in the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 9, 2019. Each year Marines, Sailors assigned to Marine units, and their spouses and families celebrate the Marine Corps birthday of November 10, 1775 and honor the traditions and history of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Sqaudron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma participate in the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 9, 2019. Each year Marines, Sailors assigned to Marine units, and their spouses and families celebrate the Marine Corps birthday of November 10, 1775 and honor the traditions and history of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headuarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Staion (MCAS) Yuma, participate in a squadron-wide obstacle course exercise on Nov. 8, 2019. The Marine Corps obstacle course is composed of various obstacles such as high and low logs, high bars, incline bars and traverse logs, and a rope climb. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headuarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Staion (MCAS) Yuma, participate in a squadron-wide obstacle course exercise on Nov. 8, 2019. The Marine Corps obstacle course is composed of various obstacles such as high and low logs, high bars, incline bars and traverse logs, and a rope climb. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)Yuma, participate in the 244th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2019. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 244th Marine Corps birthday, showcasing historical uniforms to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)Yuma, participate in the 244th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2019. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 244th Marine Corps birthday, showcasing historical uniforms to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Competitors in the 2nd Annual Telegraph Pass Challenge prepare to start the 5 mile bike portion of the race in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019. The challenge, coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), offered participants the opportunity to compete for first, second, or third place in either a 5 mile run, 5 mile bike route, or both. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - Competitors in the 2nd Annual Telegraph Pass Challenge prepare to start the 5 mile bike portion of the race in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019. The challenge, coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), offered participants the opportunity to compete for first, second, or third place in either a 5 mile run, 5 mile bike route, or both. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)