U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael K Ward, a mobile facility coordinator assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, watches a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, take off aboard the S.S. Wright during Operation Carolina Dragon, Aug. 1, 2014. Carolina Dragon consisted of a 31 day operation with 12 units exercising their quick response deployment capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Derek L. Picklesimer/Released)