A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) lifts a Humvee during a CH-53 tactics exercise at Auxiliary Airfield 2, Yuma, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The CH-53 tactics exercise was part of WTI 2-17, 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 Re


A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) lifts a Humvee during a CH-53 tactics exercise at Auxiliary Airfield 2, Yuma, Ariz., April 7, 2017. The CH-53 tactics exercise was part of WTI 2-17, 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 Lance Cpl. Javon J. Thompson)


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