ALT U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Keith Barlett, a F/A-18 Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, celebrates with his son and spouse during a homecoming celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2026. Homecomings highlight the resilience and unwavering support of military families, whose sacrifices help sustain the 3rd MAW\u2019s global mission. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's mission is to provide combat-ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of short-notice worldwide deployment to Marine Air Ground Task Force, fleet, and unified commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Gilliland)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gavin Robillard, an F/A-18 Hornet pilot and the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis onto the flight line during a homecoming celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2026. Homecomings highlight the resilience and unwavering support of military families, whose sacrifices help sustain the 3rd MAW\u2019s global mission. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's mission is to provide combat-ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of short-notice worldwide deployment to Marine Air Ground Task Force, fleet, and unified commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Gilliland)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Alan Babinec, an F/A-18 Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hugs his spouse during a homecoming celebration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2026. Homecomings highlight the resilience and unwavering support of military families, whose sacrifices help sustain the 3rd MAW\u2019s global mission. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's mission is to provide combat-ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of short-notice worldwide deployment to Marine Air Ground Task Force, fleet, and unified commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Gilliland)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, rush into a squad bay during a Series Commander Inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 11, 2026. The Series Commander Inspection is the second in a series of inspections designed to assess a recruit\u2019s knowledge, bearing, and attention to detail. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rihanna Bryant)