Lance Cpl. Eric Bruning, left, and Vinson Gallardo

Lance Cpl. Eric Bruning, left, and Vinson Gallardo with Marine Aerial Refueler Transportation Squadron 152 drop a life raft containg food, water and other survival aids to two men aboard a skiff during a search and rescue mission June 6. The skiff was located 60 nautical miles northwest of Chuuk Island and the Marines coordinated with the Coast Guard to have a rescue vessel arrive and transport the mariners to Chuuk Island. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.