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A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing marshals a crew aboard an MC-130J Commando II to the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Maintainers at the 1 SOW perform a myriad of tasks around the clock, maintaining and inspecting aircraft, assisting crews during launch and handling quick turn missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing marshals a crew aboard an MC-130J Commando II to the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Maintainers at the 1 SOW perform a myriad of tasks around the clock, maintaining and inspecting aircraft, assisting crews during launch and handling quick turn missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)

Photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing prepares to marshal a crew aboard an MC-130J Commando II to the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Hurlburt Field maintainers are dedicated to ensuring the 1 SOW can complete its mission anytime, anywhere by providing safe, reliable and combat-ready aircraft and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing prepares to marshal a crew aboard an MC-130J Commando II to the runway at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 19, 2025. Hurlburt Field maintainers are dedicated to ensuring the 1 SOW can complete its mission anytime, anywhere by providing safe, reliable and combat-ready aircraft and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya)

Photo by Senior Airman Hussein Enaya

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division run to a firing point with a FIM-92 Stinger during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2025. The training exercise taking place at PTA mirrors a Service Level Training Exercise by setting conditions for 3d MLR and its subordinate battalions to go forward to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 and Kamandag 9 this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division run to a firing point with a FIM-92 Stinger during a training exercise at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Jan. 25, 2025. The training exercise taking place at PTA mirrors a Service Level Training Exercise by setting conditions for 3d MLR and its subordinate battalions to go forward to the Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan 25 and Kamandag 9 this summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Casullo, a Westerlo, New York native, mountain warfare instructor for Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, observes Marines rock climbing up a cliff face during Mountain Leaders Course as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 11, 2023. Compared to more generalized training facilities, MCMWTC specializes in mountain warfare training, providing a unique and ideal opportunity to rehearse operations in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Casullo, a Westerlo, New York native, mountain warfare instructor for Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, observes Marines rock climbing up a cliff face during Mountain Leaders Course as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 11, 2023. Compared to more generalized training facilities, MCMWTC specializes in mountain warfare training, providing a unique and ideal opportunity to rehearse operations in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dominic Ortiz, a Salt Lake City, Utah native, infantry Marine, left, and Staff Sgt. Damian Arredondo, a Houston, Texas native, infantry unit leader, both with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, discuss route during a patrol as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 16, 2023. MCMWTC specializes in mountain warfare training, providing a unique and ideal opportunity to rehearse operations in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dominic Ortiz, a Salt Lake City, Utah native, infantry Marine, left, and Staff Sgt. Damian Arredondo, a Houston, Texas native, infantry unit leader, both with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, discuss route during a patrol as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 16, 2023. MCMWTC specializes in mountain warfare training, providing a unique and ideal opportunity to rehearse operations in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

The interior of the dining facility after being renovated at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 26, 2024. Maintaining the installation facilities improves the longevity of use and ensures the Marine Corps continues to provide quality work, living, and entertainment facilities for civilians, service members and their families assigned to or visiting the installation for training. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Webb)

The interior of the dining facility after being renovated at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, March 26, 2024. Maintaining the installation facilities improves the longevity of use and ensures the Marine Corps continues to provide quality work, living, and entertainment facilities for civilians, service members and their families assigned to or visiting the installation for training. (U.S. Marine corps photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Webb)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Connor Webb

U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Rotert, a Halbur, Iowa native, small arms and artillery repairer with 2nd Infantry Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, I Corps, hikes from Landing Zone Quail during Animal Packers Course 2-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Aug. 7, 2024. Animal Packers Course teaches personnel to load and maintain pack animals for military applications in difficult terrain with mission-essential gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Rotert, a Halbur, Iowa native, small arms and artillery repairer with 2nd Infantry Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, I Corps, hikes from Landing Zone Quail during Animal Packers Course 2-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Aug. 7, 2024. Animal Packers Course teaches personnel to load and maintain pack animals for military applications in difficult terrain with mission-essential gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, climb a cliff face as a part of Mountain Exercise 5-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Aug. 9, 2024. MTX is a month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and operate effectively in austere, mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, climb a cliff face as a part of Mountain Exercise 5-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Aug. 9, 2024. MTX is a month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and operate effectively in austere, mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chance Morland, a Yuma, Arizona native, Mountain Warfare Instructor with Mountain Warfare Training Center, Marine Air-Ground Task force Training Command, demonstrates suspension and traverse techniques as a part of Mountain Exercise 5-24 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Aug. 9, 2024. MTX is a month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and operate effectively in austere, mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Chance Morland, a Yuma, Arizona native, Mountain Warfare Instructor with Mountain Warfare Training Center, Marine Air-Ground Task force Training Command, demonstrates suspension and traverse techniques as a part of Mountain Exercise 5-24 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Aug. 9, 2024. MTX is a month-long exercise designed to prepare units to survive and operate effectively in austere, mountainous terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Iris Gantt

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Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Forrest

French Foreign Legion soldiers with the French 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade, assemble a rope lane during a simulated cliff assault as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 20, 2023. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command is directly involved in joint efforts to develop, test, and improve standards to provide for joint interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

French Foreign Legion soldiers with the French 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade, assemble a rope lane during a simulated cliff assault as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 20, 2023. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command is directly involved in joint efforts to develop, test, and improve standards to provide for joint interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Mara, infantry Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, climbs a cliff face during a simulated cliff assault as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 20, 2023. MCMWTC specializes in mountain warfare training, providing a unique and ideal opportunity to rehearse operations in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Mara, infantry Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, climbs a cliff face during a simulated cliff assault as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 20, 2023. MCMWTC specializes in mountain warfare training, providing a unique and ideal opportunity to rehearse operations in a mountainous environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrol during a simulated cliff assault as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 20, 2023. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command is directly involved in joint efforts to develop, test, and improve standards to provide for joint interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, patrol during a simulated cliff assault as part of Mountain Exercise 1-24 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Oct. 20, 2023. Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command is directly involved in joint efforts to develop, test, and improve standards to provide for joint interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vlad Vanhorn, a Smyrna, Georgia, native and anti tank missile gunner with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division poses for a photo during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 24, 2023. “I was adopted by an American family at the age of thirteen,” said Vanhorn. “My parents fostered a sense of patriotism to America. I joined to give back for everything the country has done for me.” MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vlad Vanhorn, a Smyrna, Georgia, native and anti tank missile gunner with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division poses for a photo during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 24, 2023. “I was adopted by an American family at the age of thirteen,” said Vanhorn. “My parents fostered a sense of patriotism to America. I joined to give back for everything the country has done for me.” MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zane Vickers, a Wichita, Kansas native and combat engineer with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fires his rifle during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zane Vickers, a Wichita, Kansas native and combat engineer with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fires his rifle during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a hike during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 27, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct a hike during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 27, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vlad Vanhorn, a Smyrna, Georgia, native and anti tank missile gunner with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division sets security during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 24, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Vlad Vanhorn, a Smyrna, Georgia, native and anti tank missile gunner with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division sets security during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 24, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct contact drills during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conduct contact drills during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conducts a blind fire with his M240B machine gun during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conducts a blind fire with his M240B machine gun during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conducts a blind fire with his M240B machine gun during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

A U.S. Marine with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division conducts a blind fire with his M240B machine gun during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise 2-23 on Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California, Jan. 28, 2023. MTX prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy

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