180502-M-UQ579-0003 SAN DIEGO (May 2, 2018) The children of Capt. Robert Ahern, an F/A 18C Hornet pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, hold a sign in preparation for the return of their father from deployment at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 2, 2018. Marines with VMFA-314 returned home following their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air - Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)