A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One prepares to take off during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One prepares to take off during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-24 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, April 12, 2024. The NEO, provided by MAWTS-1, gives students the opportunity to execute scenario-based training as part of their certification and preparation for real-world incidents that require a quick reaction force to extract personnel from hostile situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)
A Marine with Alpha Company, Headquarters Battalion, shoots an M4 Carbine for tables three and four aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 23, 2018. The annual marksmanship qualification allows Marines to validate and improve proficiency in shooting and maneuvering with their weapon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennessa Davey) - A Marine with Alpha Company, Headquarters Battalion, shoots an M4 Carbine for tables three and four aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 23, 2018. The annual marksmanship qualification allows Marines to validate and improve proficiency in shooting and maneuvering with their weapon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennessa Davey)