F-35B Lightning II mechanics with the F-35 Rapid Response Team, Fleet Readiness Center East and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), remove a tail from the aircraft aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) March 18. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)