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Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 provides assault support for Company B, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 20, 2017. HMH-366 supported the Marines by flying them to Fort Stewart, Ga., for a training exercise. Company B, 2nd Combat Engineer Bn. is assigned to 2nd Marine Division. HMH-366 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/Released)

Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing support Hurricane Irma relief efforts at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 11, 2017. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 supported relief efforts by transporting supplies and Marines to St. Thomas. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Michael Bolyard discusses his 24 year career in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug 21, 2017. Bolyard has reenlisted several times since he first stood on the yellow footprints in Oct. 18, 1993. He has chosen to continue his career for another enlistment, so he can continue to impact the lives of Marines around him. Bolyard is the sergeant major assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct counter improvised explosive device training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 3, 2017. Nearly 30 Marines participated in the weeklong training event to improve their counter IED skills. This training prepares Marines for IED threats they may face when deployed in a combat zone. MWSS-271 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/ Released.)

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemincal, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

A mobile training team educates 24 II Marine Expeditionary Force Marines on the basics of operating a semi-trailer refueler truck during a month-long course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 1-24, 2017. The instructors, based out of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., travel to various bases to give semi-trailer refueler classes. The course was filled with a combination of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines and various Marines from units throughout II MEF. Upon completion of the course, motor transport Marines gain the secondary military occupational specialty of semi-trailer refueler operator. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/ Released)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participates in the Canadian Military Exchange Program with 436 Tactical Support Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 3, 2017. Capt. Torrey Price and Capt. Edward Fagan, both flew the KC-130J Super Hercules during a training exercise to improve their air-to-air refueling skillset. Participating in air-to-air refueling training exercises provides pilots with the opportunity to maintain readiness, re-affirm their skills, and improve on lessons learned. Air-to-air refueling missions provide the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing with the capability to extend the length of time an aircraft can remain in the air while conducting missions. Price is a pilot assigned to 436 TSS, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Fagan is a pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Air Wing. (Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

Sgt. Lydia Judge performs her responsibilities as a KC-130J Super Hercules crewmaster during an aerial refueling exercise near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conducted refueling exercises with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 and Marine Attack Squadron 223. VMGR-252 conducts aerial refuels with a wide range of both tilt-rotor and fixed winged aircraft. VMGR-252’s critical role in the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing cannot be accomplished without the skilled Marines that take on the position of crewmaster. (United States Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Pfc. Triston Dauzat shares what it is like to be a fixed wing aircraft mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Aug. 31, 2016. Aircraft mechanics are just one component responsible for the readiness and up-keep of the KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252’s mission is to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. Dauzat is a fixed-winged aircraft mechanic assigned to VMGR-252. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. N.W. Huertas, Released)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 held a division flight above the Atlantic Ocean from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 1, 2015. The division flight, a formation of three KC-130J Super Hercules, was held for pilots to train flying in cohesion with multiple aircraft.