Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., April 9, 2015. The Severna Park, Md., native, is now the newest pilot of "Fat Albert," a C-130 Hercules flown by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released) - Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., April 9, 2015. The Severna Park, Md., native, is now the newest pilot of "Fat Albert," a C-130 Hercules flown by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released)

A maintenance Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 signals the pilots of a UH-1Y Huey helicopter as it takes off from the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, April 9, 2014. HMLA-367 plays an important role in the everyday operations aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has proven to be a vital asset in the Pacific as the Marine Corps begins to shift its focus back to the west. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - A maintenance Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 signals the pilots of a UH-1Y Huey helicopter as it takes off from the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, April 9, 2014. HMLA-367 plays an important role in the everyday operations aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has proven to be a vital asset in the Pacific as the Marine Corps begins to shift its focus back to the west. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

Reconnaissance Marines and sailors board a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 as they prepare to conduct a low-level static line jump package on the fl ight line on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, March 18, 2014. At an altitude between 1,500 feet to 2,000 feet, three to four service members jumped each time as the aircraft flew over the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg) - Reconnaissance Marines and sailors board a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 as they prepare to conduct a low-level static line jump package on the fl ight line on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, March 18, 2014. At an altitude between 1,500 feet to 2,000 feet, three to four service members jumped each time as the aircraft flew over the area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg)

Sgt. Ryan Hetu, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, helps unload a pallet of ammunition from a CH-53E aircraft at Bradshaw Airfield on the Island of Hawaii, March 12, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Sgt. Ryan Hetu, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, helps unload a pallet of ammunition from a CH-53E aircraft at Bradshaw Airfield on the Island of Hawaii, March 12, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

Lance Cpl. Anthony Nolley-Crosson, an intelligence clerk with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepares to launch an RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft system during UAS flight operations at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 12, 2011. In only a few short months, Nolley-Crosson and fellow 3/3 Marines will use the Raven in Afghanistan to gather intelligence, allowing battalion leaders to analyze and use the information for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition. - Lance Cpl. Anthony Nolley-Crosson, an intelligence clerk with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepares to launch an RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft system during UAS flight operations at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, July 12, 2011. In only a few short months, Nolley-Crosson and fellow 3/3 Marines will use the Raven in Afghanistan to gather intelligence, allowing battalion leaders to analyze and use the information for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition.

Gen. James F. Amos, 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, grins as Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, shares a story with approximately 2,000 Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 10, 2011. During their visit, the leaders spoke about and answered questions concerning the Corps’ continued involvement in overseas operations, reduction in personnel, the future of certain military occupational specialties, and issues surrounding the recent repeal of the Department of Defense’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. For Amos, who began his career as a first lieutenant with a Hawaii-based squadron, the visit to Hawaii was his first as commandant. - Gen. James F. Amos, 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, grins as Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, shares a story with approximately 2,000 Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 10, 2011. During their visit, the leaders spoke about and answered questions concerning the Corps’ continued involvement in overseas operations, reduction in personnel, the future of certain military occupational specialties, and issues surrounding the recent repeal of the Department of Defense’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. For Amos, who began his career as a first lieutenant with a Hawaii-based squadron, the visit to Hawaii was his first as commandant.

The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, waves an American flag and greets her father as he returns to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16, 2010. During the deployment, VP-9 detached throughout the Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. A group of VP-9 P-3s supported 5th Fleet maritime operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom from Isa Air Base in Bahrain. From their hub at Kadena Air Base, the remaining portion of VP-9 detached throughout the 7th Fleet AOR, working with a variety of coalition partners including Guam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. - The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, waves an American flag and greets her father as he returns to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16, 2010. During the deployment, VP-9 detached throughout the Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. A group of VP-9 P-3s supported 5th Fleet maritime operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom from Isa Air Base in Bahrain. From their hub at Kadena Air Base, the remaining portion of VP-9 detached throughout the 7th Fleet AOR, working with a variety of coalition partners including Guam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

Firefighters with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, work to extinguish a fire during burn training near the MCAS flight line, Oct. 24, 2010. Once per month, ARFF uses the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device, a stainless steel aircraft mock-up, to practice realistic firefighting scenarios. After creating scenarios, operators burn propane on target areas of the MAFTD, such as the cabin, cockpit, and engines, while a team of firefighters moves in to quell the fire. - Firefighters with Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, work to extinguish a fire during burn training near the MCAS flight line, Oct. 24, 2010. Once per month, ARFF uses the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device, a stainless steel aircraft mock-up, to practice realistic firefighting scenarios. After creating scenarios, operators burn propane on target areas of the MAFTD, such as the cabin, cockpit, and engines, while a team of firefighters moves in to quell the fire.

Lance Cpl. Bradley Simich, a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 airframe mechanic, hugs his wife before stepping onto a C-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Sept. 14. The Marines loaded at Hangar 105 before heading to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Lance Cpl. Bradley Simich, a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 airframe mechanic, hugs his wife before stepping onto a C-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Sept. 14. The Marines loaded at Hangar 105 before heading to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cpl. James J. Job, a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463's flight line division, stands in front of one of the countless CH-53Ds he works on daily. The meritoriously-promoted corporal performs daily and turn-around inspections on the squadron's helicopters, conducting a complete overlook of the plane's major components and integrity. Inspections typically take between two and four hours, Job said. - Cpl. James J. Job, a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463's flight line division, stands in front of one of the countless CH-53Ds he works on daily. The meritoriously-promoted corporal performs daily and turn-around inspections on the squadron's helicopters, conducting a complete overlook of the plane's major components and integrity. Inspections typically take between two and four hours, Job said.