Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael K Ward, a mobile facility coordinator assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, watches a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, take off aboard the Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 1, 2014. Carolina Dragon consisted of a 31 day operation with 12 units exercising their quick response deployment capabilities. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Derek L. Picklesimer/Released) MALS-31 and HMH-461 Marines in support of Operation Carolina Dragon 140801-M-MZ489-572

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