Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 is prepared to be transported on a C-17 Globemaster III aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. HMLA-267 deployed to MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, in November. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier demonstrates it’s hovering and maneuvering capabilities during the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 23. The Harrier also played a role in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration. The MCAS Miramar Air Show showcases world-class performers, military flight demonstration teams, the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and celebrates Miramar’s longstanding relationship with the local San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., will the use the microgrid as a back-up power system in the event of an outage. The microgrid uses solar energy and methane gas to keep mission-critical buildings operational. Planning for the project began in 2012 and it is slated for completion in 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

An MV-22B Osprey carries in Marines during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24. The MAGTF demonstration displays the coordinated use of close-air support, armor, artillery and infantry forces. The MCAS Miramar Air Show showcases world-class performers, military flight demonstration teams, the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and celebrates Miramar’s longstanding relationship with the local San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform during the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24. The Blue Angels have been performing since 1946 and are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year. The MCAS Miramar Air Show showcases world-class performers, military flight demonstration teams, the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and celebrates Miramar’s longstanding relationship with the local San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keenan Zelazoski/Released)

The Breitling Jet Team flies over the crowd while performing at the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24. This was the team’s second year performing in the annual air show. The MCAS Miramar Air Show showcases world-class performers, military flight demonstration teams, the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and celebrates Miramar’s longstanding relationship with the local San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

Marines conducted a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 24. The MAGTF demonstration displays the coordinated use of close-air support, armor, artillery and infantry forces. The MCAS Miramar Air Show showcases world-class performers, military flight demonstration teams, the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and celebrates Miramar’s longstanding relationship with the local San Diego community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps MajGen. Charles L. Hudson, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Command, receives a brief from Col. Jason G. Woodworth, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, about flightline operations aboard MCAS Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Dec. 11, 2015. MajGen. Hudson inspects the base for collateral in hope to improve quality and mission for Marines stationed aboard MCAS Miramar. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Travis Jordan/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 211, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels during fixed-wing aerial refueling training over eastern California, Aug. 27. This training teaches pilots and air crew to refuel an aircraft without landing using a KC-130J Super Hercules, thus extending the operational capability of the aircraft during combat missions. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn)

Marines view an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 30. The Lightning II is the Marine Corps' newest aircraft and is capable of short take-off and vertical landing.

MV-22B Ospreys with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing wait to take off to take a battalion of Marines to 29 Palms during Dawn Blitz 2013, June 21. Exercises like Dawn Blitz 2013 provide realistic relevant training necessary for effective global crisis response expected of the Navy and Marine Corps.

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A helicopter support team prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, "Wolfpack," 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Feb. 28. The HST will coordinate and oversee the suspension of a load from the underside of the Super Stallion during external lift training.

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, "Wolfpack," 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, practices external lifts aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 28. The Super Stallion is toting a 6,200-pound load from a single-point sling, simulating external cargo transport as it would occur in areas of operation such as Afghanistan.

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 "Greyhawks" flies over the Pacific Ocean on its way to collect a detachment of Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines after they performed sensor recovery, repair and updating aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Nov. 1. This was a routine flight for the squadron, but crucial to the ground unit's mission aboard the island.