Marines escort the ceremonial cake during a 238th birthday cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The cake cutting ceremony symbolizes the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine. - Marines escort the ceremonial cake during a 238th birthday cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The cake cutting ceremony symbolizes the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine.

A Kaman HOK-1 helicopter remains in a warehouse portion of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 25. The museum holds aircraft such as the HOK-1 indoors to help protect them from inclement weather. - A Kaman HOK-1 helicopter remains in a warehouse portion of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 25. The museum holds aircraft such as the HOK-1 indoors to help protect them from inclement weather.

A motorcycle patrol officer with the San Diego Police Department demonstrates advanced riding techniques after the “Share the Road” motorcycle safety program announcement aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 5. Officials with the California Highway Patrol, San Diego Police Department, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, MCAS Miramar, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spoke about their partnership in spreading safety awareness to riders and drivers. - A motorcycle patrol officer with the San Diego Police Department demonstrates advanced riding techniques after the “Share the Road” motorcycle safety program announcement aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 5. Officials with the California Highway Patrol, San Diego Police Department, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, MCAS Miramar, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spoke about their partnership in spreading safety awareness to riders and drivers.