An F/A-18C with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, form up after an aerial refueling during the MAG-11 training exercise over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted a training exercise to showcase their ability to surge power while simultaneously employing aircraft within a short period. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “fix, fly, and fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, interoperable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into ac

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An F/A-18C with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, form up after an aerial refueling during the MAG-11 training exercise over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted a training exercise to showcase their ability to surge power while simultaneously employing aircraft within a short period. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “fix, fly, and fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, interoperable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. ( Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

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