U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Wilbur Oles, the operations officer of Marine Corps Station Miramar, embraces his wife during his retirement ceremony at...
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick L. Brown, left, and Sgt. Maj. Sherri N. Cook, the commanding general and command senior enlisted leader of Marine...
U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and volunteers from a non-federal entity pose for a group photo for Operation Clean Sweep...
U.S. service members across southern California prepare to ride motorcycles during a level three instructive course for the California Superbike...
U.S. Marine Corps Col. R. Erik Herrmann, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Sgt. Maj. Alejandro Garcia Jr., sergeant...
Dr. Edith E. Eger, a Holocaust survivor and post-traumatic stress disorder psychologist, enters the stage with her grandson Jordan Engle and U.S....
U.S. Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar demonstrate their...
U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar,...
From left to right, Lori Saldate, the primary prevention integrator, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ferguson L. Harris, the...
Lieutenant Colonel Wilbur S. Oles IV concluded 22 years of honorable service in the Marine Corps
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The sight of thousands of people smiling, the roar of aircraft echoing freedom, the sharp scent of
Marines and squadrons from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been recognized with 12 Marine Corps Aviation Association 2025 Aviation Awards, honoring their exceptional leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment. The highly competitive awards program spans 30 categories across the Marine aviation enterprise. “This accomplishment reflects the commitment and high standards of our Marines,” said Maj. Gen. James Wellons, commanding general of 3rd MAW. “Our Marines are truly the best at what they do, and it’s a real honor to see this widespread recognition for our 3d MAW award winners within the competitive arena of Marine aviation.”
Beginning at 5:15 A.M. on Nov. 7, 2024, a group of Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a 55-mile relay run starting at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and continuing up the coast of Southern California. The event culminated with a 5-mile hike ending at the graduation ceremony for Fox Company, Marine Combat Training, School of Infantry West.