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Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct counter-improvised explosive device training during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 14, 2017. This training educated the Marines on how to properly identify IEDs and the steps to take after finding one. WTI is a seven week training course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 designed to provide standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications that support Marine Aviation training and readiness and to provide assistance in the development and employment of aviation weapons and tactics. MWSS-271 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 reflect on the significance of winning the John I. Hudson award from the Marine Corps Aviation Association two years in a row aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 28, 2017. Founded in 1962, the MCAA's awards program is the largest aviation-based awards program in the country. The John I. Hudson award is given to the best UAV squadron across the Marine Corps for their excellent contributions to Marine aviation over the past year. VMU-2 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Music by Silent Partner’s “Watch it glow”. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)