Marines

Photos

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

San Diego, California

Filter

A son gives a lapel pin to his father to recognize his service during the Vietnam War, during a pinning ceremony at the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 22. “The 2017 MCAS Miramar Air Show gives the public and current service members an opportunity to say thank you to the veterans of the Vietnam War,” said Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar. “Our goal is to remind the veterans that the country cares about them and truly values the sacrifice they made for the American people, regardless of how they were treated when they initially returned from Vietnam.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

A son gives a lapel pin to his father to recognize his service during the Vietnam War, during a pinning ceremony at the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 22. “The 2017 MCAS Miramar Air Show gives the public and current service members an opportunity to say thank you to the veterans of the Vietnam War,” said Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar. “Our goal is to remind the veterans that the country cares about them and truly values the sacrifice they made for the American people, regardless of how they were treated when they initially returned from Vietnam.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall volunteer embraces a Vietnam veteran during a pinning ceremony at the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 22. “The 2017 MCAS Miramar Air Show gives the public and current service members an opportunity to say thank you to the veterans of the Vietnam War,” said Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar. “Our goal is to remind the veterans that the country cares about them and truly values the sacrifice they made for the American people, regardless of how they were treated when they initially returned from Vietnam.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

A Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall volunteer embraces a Vietnam veteran during a pinning ceremony at the 2017 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 22. “The 2017 MCAS Miramar Air Show gives the public and current service members an opportunity to say thank you to the veterans of the Vietnam War,” said Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar. “Our goal is to remind the veterans that the country cares about them and truly values the sacrifice they made for the American people, regardless of how they were treated when they initially returned from Vietnam.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.,-Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting conduct emergency response training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 16. Units across the air station conducted an active shooter and mass casualty exercise following the training to rehearse response times and validate existing standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Andrianna Talbot/Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.,-Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting conduct emergency response training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 16. Units across the air station conducted an active shooter and mass casualty exercise following the training to rehearse response times and validate existing standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Photo by Cpl Andrianna Talbot

CWO2 Luis Reyna, a postal officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), lifts ammo cans during the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

CWO2 Luis Reyna, a postal officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), lifts ammo cans during the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot

Cpl. Andre Douglas, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), runs with ammo cans during the maneuver under fire portion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Cpl. Andre Douglas, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), runs with ammo cans during the maneuver under fire portion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot

Cpl. Joseph Cherie, an ordnance specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), fireman carries Lance Cpl. Dalton Oertli during the maneuver under fire portion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Cpl. Joseph Cherie, an ordnance specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), fireman carries Lance Cpl. Dalton Oertli during the maneuver under fire portion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) fireman carry simulated casualties during the maneuver under fire potion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) fireman carry simulated casualties during the maneuver under fire potion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot

Cpl. Kristopher Trautz, an Air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), waits in the prone position to start the maneuver under fire portion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Cpl. Kristopher Trautz, an Air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), waits in the prone position to start the maneuver under fire portion of the Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug 22. This monthly challenge gives sections within H&HS the opportunity to work as a team and compete in several training events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Andrianna Talbot

Cpl. David Yoder, left, an intelligence specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters (MWHS)-3, and Lance Cpl. Sean Givens, right, an analyst with MWHS-3, speak with a motorcycle vendor during the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 22. Semper Ride partners with the United States Marine Corps to increase motorcycle safety through education and training courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shakima DePrince/Released)

Cpl. David Yoder, left, an intelligence specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters (MWHS)-3, and Lance Cpl. Sean Givens, right, an analyst with MWHS-3, speak with a motorcycle vendor during the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 22. Semper Ride partners with the United States Marine Corps to increase motorcycle safety through education and training courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shakima DePrince/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Shakima Deprince

Staff Sgt. Andrew Moore, a military policeman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), practices riding techniques during the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 22. Semper Ride partners with the United States Marine Corps to increase motorcycle safety through education and training courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shakima DePrince/Released)

Staff Sgt. Andrew Moore, a military policeman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), practices riding techniques during the Semper Ride event at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 22. Semper Ride partners with the United States Marine Corps to increase motorcycle safety through education and training courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shakima DePrince/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Shakima Deprince

Sgt. Maj. Kevin F. Wiss, outgoing Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, presents remarks at his relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 17. Wiss relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. Alfred R. Broadus. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Becky Calhoun/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Kevin F. Wiss, outgoing Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, presents remarks at his relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 17. Wiss relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. Alfred R. Broadus. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Becky Calhoun/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Becky Calhoun

A UH-1Y with Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469 provides close air support during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23. HMLA-469’s pilots gained valuable experience through this realistic training that can be applied while forward deployed.

A UH-1Y with Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469 provides close air support during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 23. HMLA-469’s pilots gained valuable experience through this realistic training that can be applied while forward deployed.

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469 UH-1Y provides close air support during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission on Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 23. Simulated TRAP exercises give HMLA-469 pilots muscle memory experience to operate mission essential tasks seamlessly during forward deployed operations.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469 UH-1Y provides close air support during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission on Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 23. Simulated TRAP exercises give HMLA-469 pilots muscle memory experience to operate mission essential tasks seamlessly during forward deployed operations.

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Cpl. Noah Schultz, a Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469 UH-1W crew chief, scans the horizon for threats during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission on Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 23. Simulated TRAP exercises give HMLA-469 pilots muscle memory experience to operate mission essential tasks seamlessly during forward deployed operations.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Cpl. Noah Schultz, a Marine Light Attack Helicopter (HMLA) 469 UH-1W crew chief, scans the horizon for threats during a simulated tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) mission on Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 23. Simulated TRAP exercises give HMLA-469 pilots muscle memory experience to operate mission essential tasks seamlessly during forward deployed operations.

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

Lance Cpl. Alexander Roldan, a clerk with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, donates blood during a blood drive at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 10. The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is the official military blood program of the United States and directly supports military service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shakima Deprince/Released)

Lance Cpl. Alexander Roldan, a clerk with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, donates blood during a blood drive at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 10. The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is the official military blood program of the United States and directly supports military service members and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shakima Deprince/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Shakima Deprince

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 taxis on the flightline while an F/A-18 Hornet takes off during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 taxis on the flightline while an F/A-18 Hornet takes off during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 21st Fighter Squadron out of Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., taxi to the runway during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 21st Fighter Squadron out of Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., taxi to the runway during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 takes off during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 takes off during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams

An F-5N Tiger II with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 taxis on the flightline during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

An F-5N Tiger II with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 taxis on the flightline during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 taxis to the runway during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 taxis to the runway during the Marine Division Tactics Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. This course gives pilots air-to-air combat experience and the tools to train Marines in their squadrons on the latest tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Kimberlyn Adams

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar