A Marine’s cover sits on a bleacher during a question and answer portion of a three-day Committed and Engaged Leadership Indoctrination Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 3-5. Maj. Gen More
A CH-53E Super Stallion is displayed during the 70th anniversary celebration of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 26. The squadron displayed the Super S More
Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department look over a 1944 International Harvester FFN-3 fire and crash crew engine at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum warehouse aboard Marine Corps Air Station Mirama More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Alvin Prasad, a Fleet Marine Force corpsman with the Navy Medical Center San Diego stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at the base medical clinic, poses for a photo while o More
Maj. Gen. Andrew O’Donnell Jr., the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks during a Marine Corps Aviation Association awards dinner aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. During More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Huggins, an embarkation specialist with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 and a Connellsville, Pa., native, balances a plastic egg on a spoon during an obstacle course aboard Marine Corps More
Lt. Col. Mike D. Mizell, the provost marshal for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., speaks about the achievements of the Marine Corps Police Academy graduates at the Bob Hope Theater aboard MCAS Miramar, More
Col. Frank A. Richie, left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Latricia Kamins, right, the program manager of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program with Marine Corps Com More
Lance Cpl. Ethan A. Zepeda, a network administrator with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a San Antonio native, takes a stance during Security Augmentation Force training aboard Marine Corps Air Stati More
Lance Cpl. Samuel Provost, a legal clerk with the Joint Law Center and an Aurora, Colo., native, answers the phone at the Legal Assistance office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 8. Legal As More
Aviation ordnance Marines work to supply the flight line and Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., with munitions needed to carry out various missions.
Lance Cpl. Jason Rhodes, left, a Baltimore native and Lance Cpl. Edward Mora, right, a Ponca City, Okla., native, both telephone system and personal computer repair technicians with Marine Wing Communications S More
Cpl. Xavier Figueroa, a power line technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All-Weather) 225 and Baldwin Park, Calif., native, checks the after burners of an F/A-18D “Hornet” aboard Marine Corps Air Stat More
Two F/A-18D Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 fly alongside a KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 “Raiders” after refueling above Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, More
Bulk fuel Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 retract fuel hoses after providing fuel to helicopters aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., June 7. Marines with MWSS-37 More
Col. Drew T. Doolin, the commanding officer for Marine Wing Support Group 37 and a Peotone, Ill., native, walks to his post after his inspection of the group, June 15. Doolin, former commanding officer of MWSG- More
Capt. Will Peterson, a middle and right side hitter for the Men’s All Marine Volleyball Team and a Buffalo, N.Y., native, leaps to hit a ball during a training camp aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Cali More
Service members and families stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., run during a 101 Days of Summer 5K fun run, June 21. Semper Fit hosted the run to promote health consciousness and awarene More
Families wait with signs and flags as aircraft holding their loved ones prepare to land aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21. As the crowd watched, Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squad More
Sgt. Herman Dillard, a quarter back with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Falcons football team and a St. Louis native, performs a calf stretch before a practice aboard MCAS Miramar, June 25. Stret More
Bobby Butcher, left, chairman of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, speaks about the deeds of Sasha Lightfoot, right, recipient of the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award and a Fort Worth, T More
Sgt. Patrick Martinez, a wireman with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38 and a Gering, Neb., native, practices his riding technique during a Superbike Advance Rider Track Day at Qualcomm Stadium in San Dieg More
Cpl. Juan Vargas, a military police officer with the Provost Marshal’s Office and a Los Angeles native, watches as Cpl. Kevin Roberson, a small arms technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a More
Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron march during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 25. Col. Frank A. Richie relinquished command of MCAS Miramar More
Two Marines play a game of horseshoes during the annual Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 Breakers Beach Party aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., July 27. The party catered to games like horseshoe More
Marines and sailors stationed with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., celebrate at a pep rally aboard MCAS Miramar, July 30. The pep rally was held in preparation of the Miramar Falcon’s first game of the season.
Sgt. LaTarsha Richardson, a budget analyst with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 and a Ft. Washington, Md., native, runs during Semper Fit “That Guy” 5k fun run at the Miramar Sports Complex aboard Marine Co More
Sgt. Noe Satana, a motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 and an Irvine, Calif., native, shows his son Adam, age 3, a .50 caliber machine gun during a Bring Your Child to Work Day a More
Cpl. Aaron Gardner, sitting, a CrossFit instructor with Boombox Fitness and a San Diego native, watches as Marines perform timed sit-ups during a workout session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., More
Lt. Col. Joseph Murphy, the executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Belleview, Wash., native, speaks to the Marines of the H&HS motorcycle club before their ride through San Diego aboa More
Cpl. Ryan Mae, an airframe mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 ‘Wolf Pack’ and a North Smithfield, R.I., native, lubricates parts of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Mirama More
The spouse of a Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fires a mock M136 AT4 rocket launcher at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Mirama More
Lance Cpl. Roberto Valenzuela, left, an administrative clerk and a Tucson, Ariz., native, Lance Cpl. Jabari Beard, center, and Administrative Clerk and a Cedartown, Ga., native, and Cpl. Alexander Tatum, right, More
Mark Graham, a retired Army major general, speaks about suicide as a photo of his sons is shown during the Heroes and Healthy Families Leadership Awareness Conference at the Bob Hope Theatre aboard Marine Corps More
Lance Cpl. Nicholas Sullivan, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 and a Lincoln, Ark., native, rides in the basket of a heavy equipment vehicle during the rebuilding of the San Diego County More
Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, speaks to a Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 19. Locklear answered quest More
Cpl. Loc Nguyen, left, a San Diego native and Lance Cpl. Bradlee Duralia, right, an Odessa, Texas native, both MV-22B Osprey aviation technicians with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 ‘Red Lions,’3rd Marin More
Cpl. Cheran Davis, a motor transportation operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and an Ullin, Ill., native, signs a roster during orientation for Security Augmentation Forces aboard Marine Corps More
Cars await screening by military police at the North Gate of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 26. Provost Marshal’s Office personnel will screen the vehicles of thousands of visitors during this More
Cpl. Mark Rzab, an ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 and a Brookfield, Ill., native, speaks to college representatives during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fall Educati More
Sgt. Ryan Menke, left, a McMinnville, Ore., native and Sgt. Keran Morrison, right, a St. Thomas, Jamaica native, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, set cha More
Crowds extend their hands and cheer as Infantry Marines perform a final pass and review after the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Air Show, Oct. 1 More
An AV-8B Harrier prepares to take off during the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration, a portion of the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct. 13. In a combat zone, the Harrier provides flex More
An F/A-18 Hornet prepares for takeoff during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration portion of the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Air Show, Oct. 13. The Super Hornet played a vital role in sh More
Diane Peske, right, and Karen Wallstedt, left, both volunteers with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and Thrift Shop and San Diego natives, prepare the Thrift Shop to open aboard Marine Corps Air Station Mi More
Cpl. Nicholas Burkhardt, the Single Marine Program volunteer representative and a Hailey, Idaho native, speaks to a participant during a free face painting inside the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps A More
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines prepare to leave the station with Palomar College Fire Club students aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 27. Five club members came aboard the air stat More
Capt. Justin Taricani, a coach with the Flying Eagles soccer team and a New Britain, Conn., native, calls instructions to his team during a game at the Youth Sports Complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miram More
Marines and sailors with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific, prepare to secure an “injured” Marine inside a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 ‘Wolf Pack,’ during a simul More
Cub Scouts with Wolf Scout Den 3, Pack 625, Poway, Calif., raise their hands to answer questions before evening colors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 15. Before the ceremony began, the pa More
Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle, Jr., deputy commandant of aviation for the Marine Corps, looks over the controls of a AH-1 Cobra on the Flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 16. Schmidl More
Cpl. Ben Hockett, right, recipient of the Purple Heart with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 and a Lander, Wyo., native, awaits his award with his mother Kathy Hockett, center, and wife Rachel Hockett at th More
Lance Cpl. Chassidy Lee, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a West Point, Miss., native, stirs pasta in the kitchen at Gonzales Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Mirama More
An F-35B Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, refuels above Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 20. This F-35B is the second aircraft to join the newly-designated Marine Fighter Attack S More
Lance Cpl. Raul Delgado, an airframe mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and a Wharton, N.J., native, wears protective gear as he works on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, More
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Two stuffed children’s toys “stand guard” of Toys for Tots boxes during a toy drive at the USS Midway in San Diego, Dec. 1. The Toys for Tots Foundation was originally founded in 1947 by Maj. Bill Hendricks and More
Sgt. Roosevelt Thompson, a Corporal’s Course instructor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and a Phoenix native, untangles Christmas lights at the Col. Mitc More
An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, explains a process for making ordnance inert aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 12. When ordnance is made ine More
Brig. Gen. Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and an Akron, Ohio, native, reads a letter of congratulation from inspectors with the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command at Marine Heavy More
A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 “Warhorse” lifts a GAU-21 .50 caliber weapon system on the ramp of a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., More
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 “Warhorse,” sits on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 26. Each aircraft requires more than 20 Marine maintai More
Two Ch-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 ‘Warhorse,’ 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing fly away from the shore after carrying Charlie Company, 1st Reconnaissance Marines and Japanese recon an More
1st Lt. Jamie Bunce, an MV-22 Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 and an Arvada, Colo., native, gives a thumbs-up in the cock pit of an Osprey on the flight line aboard here Feb. 7. Instead o More
Olivia Figueroa, a 7-year-old with the Exceptional Family Member Program, reads a book to Muddy, a Labrador Retriever with Independent Therapy Dogs, Inc., at the Library aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, More
Cpl. Nicholas Aguirre, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel and a Banning, Calif., native, praises Lutyo, a military working dog, after finding a drug scent during narcotics t More
Lance Cpl. Alex Sosa III, center, the CH-46 Sea Knight crew chief honor graduate with Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 164 and a Richmond, Texas, native, poses with his mother and little sister in fro More
Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, salutes as the colors are presented before the christening ceremony for the USNS Montford Point at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, March 2. Am More
A CH-53E Super Stallion cools down at a forward area refueling point as MV-22 Ospreys fly in the distance during Operation Desert Tantrum outside of El Centro, Calif., March, 14. Marine Aircraft Group 16 brough More
Marines volunteers with Marine Aircraft Group 39 pose for a group photo after a Temecula Valley Challenger Baseball Program game at Temeku Park in Temecula, Calif., March 16. These Marines volunteered to help 9 More
Graduates and instructors with the Lifestyles, Insight, Networking, Knowledge and Skills course pose for a group photo at the Education Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 20. The two- More
Sgt. Maj. Rodolfo Sarino, the group sergeant major for Marine Aircraft Group 39 and an Anchorage, Alaska, native, speaks after taking office as the newest group sergeant major during a post and relief ceremony More
Lance Cpl. Melissa Johnson, Marine of the Quarter with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 and a New Market, Tenn., native, prepares to bite into the first piece of cake during the squadron’s 70th bir More
The Navy Blood Program bus with the Armed Services Blood Program sits outside of the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 2. Naval Medical Center San Diego sponsors blood More
Lance Cpl. Michael Aceves, mid-right, a La Habara, Calif., native, and Lance Cpl. Chad Zibilich, far right, a New Orleans native, both aviation electronic technicians with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 11, More
Sgt. Daniel L. Asuncion, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and a Guam native, poses for a photo in his Dress Blue A uniform aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Cali More
The Bronze Star Medal hangs from Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Anderson, the special security communications team chief with 4th Special Security Communications Team, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 and a Puyallup, Wa More
The Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation, signed by Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., April 16. It reads, “We own it … We’l More
Col. John Jansen, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 11, speaks to guests and nominees before the Marine Corps Aviation Association awards dinner aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Ap More
Maj. Robert Weingart, center, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and a Franklin, Conn., native stands with Lt. Gen. John Toolan, left, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general More
Cpl. Andre Fradiue, right, a Palmdale, Calif., native, and Pfc. Madison Hopkins, left, an Orange, Calif., native, both volunteers from Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38, teach students how to dance the Ma More
Marines with the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 and Marine Aircraft Group 11 motorcycle club prepare to set out on a training ride aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 23. During the trai More
Julia Kamp, an intern with behavioral health at Marine Corps Community Services, holds a sign above her head during the 4th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Ca More
A Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat “V” hangs from a Marine’s pocket after a Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 award ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 3. The award i More
Family members, friends and loved ones eagerly await Marines and sailors with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 “Purple Foxes,” during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, C More
An MV-22B Osprey cools down after Maj. Gen. Gregg Sturdevant, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing assistant wing commander, piloted one last time with 3rd MAW aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 14. Sturd More
Fire fighters with the Miramar Fire Department position a water hose during a controlled burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 16. Before burning an area, fire fighters douse surrounding veg More
Sgt. David McIntyre, a jump master with the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion and a Hanford, Calif., native, signals his Marines forward during parachute training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cali More
Lance Cpl. Bryan Bonham, a member of recycling personnel with the Recycling Center and a Pittsburgh native, throws cardboard into a compactor at the recycling center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Cal More
Master Sgt. Steven Southall, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron motorcycle club president and a Richmond, Va., native, speaks to members of the motorcycle club during a quarterly meeting aboard Marine C More
Trucks dump refuse at the Miramar Landfill, San Diego, June 3. Fans suck the methane gases leaking from decomposing waste into pipes to be made into renewable energy for the air station.
Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Ferguson, the Corporal’s Course director aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and a Dayton, Ohio, native, jumps rope during a warm-up exercise aboard MCAS Miramar, June 5. Each More
Mario Sierra, left, deputy director of Environmental Services, San Diego speaks with Lt. Col. Eric Wolf, center, director of installations and logistics for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and James C More
Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, the vice chief of the joint staff with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, looks to one of his aides before walking to an MV-22B Osprey aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Cali More
Lt. Col. Michael Tyson, right, the former commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 and a Lancaster, Pa., native, and Lt. Col. Shawn Budd, left, the newest commanding officer of the unit and a S More
Members of the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 staff face the colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 28. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Patrick McD More
Marine Corps Air Station commanding officer, top left, waves with his family to spectators during the annual 4th of July parade in Mira Mesa Calif., July 4. Farnam, the parade's grand marshal, and his family wi More
A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 Red Lions, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, tows an MV-22B Osprey to its spot aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., July 9. Once all 12 aircraft are fully pr More
Julie Pena helps her son, Julien, 5, glue pieces of a paper elephant to a cardboard roll during arts and craft times at the library aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 17. Julien and his mothe More
A CH-53E Super Stallion refuels for the trip back to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., at Imperial County Airport in El Centro, Calif., July 17.During refueling Staff Sgt. Franklin Williams, an aviation More