MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Stuart Griffiths, a pilot with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 533, conducts preflight checks on an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, VMFA-242 and VMFA(AW)-533 conducted a live-fire missile exercise to increase weapon proficiency and enhance squadrons' combat readiness in the air-to-air environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabriel Durand)