U.S. Marine Corps Col. James B. Wellons, commanding

U.S. Marine Corps Col. James B. Wellons, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) addresses Marines and Sailors augmented to support Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., March 22, 2017. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Michaela R. Gregory)