Cpl. Kory Schilling from Bremerton, Washington, ensures

Cpl. Kory Schilling from Bremerton, Washington, ensures the gauges in the cockpit of a F/A-18C Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 are operational Jan. 7 here. Schilling examines the aircraft before it takes flight for Lava Viper 15.1-2. Lava Viper is a biannual exercise that enhances the joint operational skills of U.S. forces. Schilling is an F/A-18C Hornet mechanic with VMFA-323, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Williams Jr./Released)