U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Bedford, aircraft ordnance

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Bedford, aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in formation as the guidon bearer prior to conducting a physical fitness training session during Sergeants Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2019. The importance of physical fitness is one of the focal points of the Sergeants Course, however, the main emphasis is placed on leadership, war fighting tactics, administration and the communication skills necessary for a sergeant to function at the leadership level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Andrew Cortez)