A Marine, CH-53 crew chief, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an external lift exercise


A Marine, CH-53 crew chief, assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an external lift exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-18 at Auxiliary Airfield 2, Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2017. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)


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