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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

San Diego, California

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Service members with the U.S. Men’s Armed Forces Soccer Team huddle around one of the coaches during a practice session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 21. The team is scheduled to play in the upcoming World Military Games in South Korea. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Service members with the U.S. Men’s Armed Forces Soccer Team huddle around one of the coaches during a practice session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 21. The team is scheduled to play in the upcoming World Military Games in South Korea. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

A service member with the U.S. Men’s Armed Forces Soccer Team prepares to kick a soccer ball during a practice session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 21. The team consists of men from all branches of the U.S. military and is scheduled to play in the World Military Games in South Korea. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

A service member with the U.S. Men’s Armed Forces Soccer Team prepares to kick a soccer ball during a practice session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 21. The team consists of men from all branches of the U.S. military and is scheduled to play in the World Military Games in South Korea. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and base firefighters stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, check a simulated crash site for victims during an aircraft mishap response exercise aboard the air station, Sept. 3. The aircraft mishap response included two simulated crashes where responding personnel had to extinguish any fires and locate and assist crash victims.

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and base firefighters stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, check a simulated crash site for victims during an aircraft mishap response exercise aboard the air station, Sept. 3. The aircraft mishap response included two simulated crashes where responding personnel had to extinguish any fires and locate and assist crash victims.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during a mishap response exercise aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 3. Marines with ARFF worked alongside the installation’s fire department during the required training.

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during a mishap response exercise aboard MCAS Miramar, Sept. 3. Marines with ARFF worked alongside the installation’s fire department during the required training.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Cpl. Desean White, a military police officer stationed with the Provost Marshal’s Office, posts behind his vehicle during an active shooter response exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 2. Military and civilian police worked together during the exercise as part of required annual safety training.

Cpl. Desean White, a military police officer stationed with the Provost Marshal’s Office, posts behind his vehicle during an active shooter response exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 2. Military and civilian police worked together during the exercise as part of required annual safety training.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Firefighters stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, perform first aid on a simulated crash victim during an aircraft mishap response exercise aboard the air station, Sept. 3. The aircraft mishap response exercise required Marine and civilian firefighters aboard the installation to both extinguish simulated aircraft fires and provide aid to simulated crash victims.

Firefighters stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, perform first aid on a simulated crash victim during an aircraft mishap response exercise aboard the air station, Sept. 3. The aircraft mishap response exercise required Marine and civilian firefighters aboard the installation to both extinguish simulated aircraft fires and provide aid to simulated crash victims.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

An active shooter response exercise participant simulates firing a handgun during an active shooter response exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 2. The station also participated in an aircraft mishap response exercise the next day as part of required annual safety training for the installation.

An active shooter response exercise participant simulates firing a handgun during an active shooter response exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 2. The station also participated in an aircraft mishap response exercise the next day as part of required annual safety training for the installation.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Col. Jason Woodworth, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, recieves the air station's colors from Col. John Farnam during a change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The passing of the colors is a military tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority and responsibility for the station from one commander to another.

Col. Jason Woodworth, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, recieves the air station's colors from Col. John Farnam during a change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The passing of the colors is a military tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority and responsibility for the station from one commander to another.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, speaks to service members and guests during the air station's change of command ceremony, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, speaks to service members and guests during the air station's change of command ceremony, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Former Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, commanding officers join Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, during the pass and review portion of the change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. Woodworth took command from Col. John Farnam, making it his fourth tour of duty in MCAS Miramar.

Former Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, commanding officers join Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, during the pass and review portion of the change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. Woodworth took command from Col. John Farnam, making it his fourth tour of duty in MCAS Miramar.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, listens watches the change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, listens watches the change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, recieves the Legion of Merit from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, during a change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, recieves the Legion of Merit from Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, during a change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Col. Jason Woodworth, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, and Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, recieve salutes from the staff during a change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Col. Jason Woodworth, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, and Col. John Farnam, former commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, recieve salutes from the staff during a change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. The change of command also marks the end of Farnam's approximately 25 years of active service in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Cpl. Eric Campbell, a wide receiver for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, runs through the defense during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Cpl. Eric Campbell, a wide receiver for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, runs through the defense during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Petty Officer 2nd Class Juan Reyes, a kicker for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, kicks the ball during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Petty Officer 2nd Class Juan Reyes, a kicker for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, kicks the ball during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Lance Cpl. Reginald Cooper, a quarterback for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, hands the ball off to Cpl. Eric Campbell, a wide receiver for the Miramar Falcons, during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Lance Cpl. Reginald Cooper, a quarterback for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, hands the ball off to Cpl. Eric Campbell, a wide receiver for the Miramar Falcons, during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Cpl. Kyle Byrdsong, a running back for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, avoids a tackle while running the ball during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Cpl. Kyle Byrdsong, a running back for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, avoids a tackle while running the ball during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Lance Cpl. Reginald Cooper, a quarterback for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, runs the ball during the first game of the season against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24.The Falcons beat the War Machines 35 - 0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Lance Cpl. Reginald Cooper, a quarterback for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, runs the ball during the first game of the season against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24.The Falcons beat the War Machines 35 - 0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Marines spray color gel at participants during the Color Me Rad 5k San Diego aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 22. Marines and Sailors aboard MCAS Miramar volunteered for the event. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Marines spray color gel at participants during the Color Me Rad 5k San Diego aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 22. Marines and Sailors aboard MCAS Miramar volunteered for the event. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Participants throw color bombs in the air after completing the Color Me Rad 5k San Diego aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 22. The event was hosted by MCAS Miramar on its flight line. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Participants throw color bombs in the air after completing the Color Me Rad 5k San Diego aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 22. The event was hosted by MCAS Miramar on its flight line. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar